Job Title:        Coach                                                              Wage/Hour Status:   Exempt/Professional

Reports to:      Principal and Athletic Director                         Date Revised:

Dept./School:  Assigned Athletic Campus

Provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and ability to excel in assigned sport(s). Contribute to education program as a whole and to growth of students involved in athletics.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Current automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate

Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements (optional)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures

Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules

Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes

Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical (include if bus driving duties are required)

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Five years experience, preferably as a Head coach or coordinator.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Direct oversight of all Football programs in season and out of season grades 7-12.  Be thoroughly knowledgeable of all UIL rules and regulations and have a working understanding of the Constitution and Contest Rules to ensure compliance.  Salary will be commensurate with experience. 

Program Management

1. Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students’ athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis. Model performance criteria and physical movements required for successful student performance of sport.
2. Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
3. Work with athletic director to schedule competitions and plan season activities including practices, special events, and tournaments.
4. Coordinate with transportation department for travel arrangements to out-of-town events. (Drive bus to transport student to out-of-district competitions (optional)).
5. Ensure compliance with all UIL rules.
6. Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
7. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of coaching program and make changes based on findings.
8. Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports both at-home and on out-of-town trips.
9. Instruct and advise students on NCAA regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.
10. Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
11. Encourage, by example and through instruction, sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.
12. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
13. Assist in selection of equipment and instructional materials.
14. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
15. Initiate and approve purchase orders and bids in accordance with budgetary limitations and district policies.
16. Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all campus athletic equipment and maintain a current inventory of all equipment and fixed assets within program.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Athletic equipment, standard office equipment including computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment; automated external defibrillator (AED); operate school bus

Posture: Prolongedstanding; kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping; frequent driving; moderate grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and reaching

Motion:  Frequent walking and physical movements associated with sport(s) assigned

Lifting:   Frequently light lifting (less than 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting or carrying (15-44 pounds)

Environment:  Work outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather) and inside; frequent exposure to noise; frequent districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; moderate exposure to vehicle fumes and work around moving vehicles

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

Applications will be accepted 10 Jan 2019-15 Feb 2019.  Applicants will be narrowed and interviewed the 26 and 28 Feb 2019 with selection and recommendation to be presented to the KISD Board of Trustees on 11 March 2019.  Employment to begin immediately after approval.